does working as an lpn stop the clock for rn experience?

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In an Rn who just accepted an lpn position in a ltac facility for the time being. Would my accepting an lpn postion sttop the clock for my Rn experience and restart the clock for my lpn experience?

If someone asks about experience,could I just say"6 years experience as a nurse"?

Would it be wise for me not tell co workers I'm also an Rn?

Ps:I have both an Rn and lpn license.

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Specializes in Home Health, Nursing Education.

I am glad you asked this. It had never occurred to me that an RN would be hired as an LPN. hmm

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Specializes in med/surg/tele/neuro/rehab/corrections.

As an LVN and soon to be RN I would like to know the answer as well. :)

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In some facilities, 2 years of LPN experience counts for 1 year of RN. That is how I got a higher wage at my current job. But not all places count that. It really will depend on the facility and job you will be looking at in the future. Since you are not working as a RN, I would list it as it is - LPN experience.

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As an LVN and soon to be RN I would like to know the answer as well. :)

The funny thing about it is I will get to do infusions,something I never did as an Rn. It seems I will get to do more skilled tasks as an lpn at this facility then my 2 years as an Rn. I wonder,if I have to stay at such a place for 5 years, what future employers will say when I do go back to applying for Rn positions. Maybe they could say "you don't have enough Rn experience?"

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Specializes in Family Practice, Mental Health.

The RN working as an LPN/VN would be held to the same standards of practice as an RN, despite functioning in the role of an LPN/VN.

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In some facilities, 2 years of LPN experience counts for 1 year of RN. That is how I got a higher wage at my current job. But not all places count that. It really will depend on the facility and job you will be looking at in the future. Since you are not working as a RN, I would list it as it is - LPN experience.

When I was a new grad rn and had been working as an lpn for 4 years,I had to start over as a new grad rn,not one potantial employer considered that experience,had to start from scratch.

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The RN working as an LPN/VN would be held to the same standards of practice as an RN, despite functioning in the role of an LPN/VN.

I understand that,but I wanted to know if that could damage ny resume.

for instance:

2/2004 -3/2008

Workes as lpn at this ltc facility

3/2008-5/2010

Worked at P. Home health Agency as an Rn

5/2010-5/2012

Worked as lpn at this ltac facility

I think it would raise eyebrows,I'm not sure. Maybe it could signal to future employers I wasn't ready for the rn role?

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you may personally hold an lpn license and a rn license but the lpn license is of no use to you. the rn license is what you will be held to standards. sounds to me like this facility is "saying" this is an lpn position, as in paying only lpn wages....but you will still be working as an rn...being paid lpn wages.

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I understand that,but I wanted to know if that could damage ny resume.

for instance:

2/2004 -3/2008

Workes as lpn at this ltc facility

3/2008-5/2010

Worked at P. Home health Agency as an Rn

5/2010-5/2012

Worked as lpn at this ltac facility

I think it would raise eyebrows,I'm not sure. Maybe it could signal to future employers I wasn't ready for the rn role?

Given the economy and the fact that many new GNs aren't finding jobs...I don't think it will look bad.

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Specializes in Neurology.

They are being cheap by hiring you in as an "LPN" but you are an RN. It's not a smart move on your part... That's NOT a good company. They may want you to do RN things but only pay you as an LPN. No way!!!

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They are being cheap by hiring you in as an "LPN" but you are an RN. It's not a smart move on your part... That's NOT a good company. They may want you to do RN things but only pay you as an LPN. No way!!!

The position listed they were looking for an lpn. Since I have both licenses,I applied using the lpn license.

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